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Name	Labradoodle	Labrador Retriever	Giant Schnauzer
Origins	Australia	England Canada	Germany
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Lab Labrador	Riesenschnauzer
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Which is the smallest dog, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	Large	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer weight comparison:	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Males 60-105 pounds (27-48 kg), Female: 55-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Males 82.5 pounds (37.5 kg), Female: 65 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer height comparison:	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 23-26 inches (58-66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 24.5 inches (62 cm)

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$1000-$2000	$1000-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	Frequent: The Labradoodle is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Giant Schnauzer is quite easy to get.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer intelligence:	Smart: The Labradoodle dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Giant Schnauzer dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer trainability comparison.	Labradoodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	Labradoodle dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Labradoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Intelligent Affectionate	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Powerful Intelligent Dominant Loyal Kind Strong Willed
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer?	High: Labradoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer social needs comparison:	Labradoodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Labradoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Giant Schnauzer is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Labradoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer playfulness comparison:	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer?	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Labradoodle indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Giant Schnauzer breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Labradoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Giant Schnauzer dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	Labradoodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labradoodle bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Giant Schnauzer bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer mouthiness comparison:	Labradoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer?	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Giant Schnauzers are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Canine Diabetes Mellitus	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Retinal Dysplasia Glaucoma Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Rare The Labradoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Giant Schnauzer should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer lifespan comparison. How long do Labradoodle, Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Labradoodle: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Giant Schnauzer: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Giant Schnauzer can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer energy level comparison:	Labradoodle dogs are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Labradoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Giant Schnauzer dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	Labradoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Giant Schnauzer dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Labradoodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer coat comparison:	Fine Variety of coat types	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Wiry
Colors What are the original Labradoodle, Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer color?	Black Blue Cream Silver Chocolate Gold Apricot Caramel Chalky white Café Parchment They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black Pepper Salt
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer grooming comparison:	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Giant Schnauzer requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Labradoodle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Giant Schnauzer dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer?	Low 🔽 The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Giant Schnauzer has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Labradoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Giant Schnauzer is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Labradoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Giant Schnauzer dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Which dog is more friendly?	Labradoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	Labradoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	Labradoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer?	Labradoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Giant Schnauzer dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer?	Yes Labradoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Giant Schnauzer dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Giant Schnauzer is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Giant Schnauzers are not the best breed for elderly people.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Labradoodle or Labrador Retriever or Giant Schnauzer? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer?	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Giant Schnauzer breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Labradoodle and Labrador Retriever and Giant Schnauzer have?	4-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	5-8 puppies
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Labradoodle vs Labrador Retriever vs Giant Schnauzer Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Pinscher and Schnauzer type section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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